KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday several measures to provide relief for Malaysians grappling with the high cost of living in the country.
Among the measures are a one-off cash payment of 100 ringgit (23.6 U.S. dollars) for every Malaysian citizen, a deferment on the toll rate increases on 10 highways to allow the public to continue paying existing rates, and the lowering of the price of the RON95-grade petrol via a subsidy scheme that will be implemented in September, Anwar said in a televised message.
Anwar said the cost of living remains a pressing challenge that must be addressed wisely and urgently.
He added that while overall inflation in June 2025 dropped to 1.1 percent, the lowest in 52 months, food and beverage prices continue to rise above the national average. ■
